I want to be very clear about how New Jersey arrived at this moment, because what we are seeing now is not an accident, and it is not the result of confusion. It is the result of decisions—some made, and some avoided.
In February and March of 2020, then–Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No.…
On a quiet day in Trenton, a policy change occurred that most New Jersey residents never noticed until it began threatening Nurse Practitioner-owned medical practices across the state. This isn't about politics. It's about real people. At the center of this issue are Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) who supported New Jersey through COVID, established small…
January is often the month that brings everyone a particular sense of freshness and ambition. It signals the start of another year, which means there’s a new kind of mindset that urges society to do something different, reset, and challenge oneself in more ways than ever done before.
Every time it hits January, there are…
Remote work has fundamentally changed how people think about furniture, space, and daily routines. A desk is no longer a temporary solution or a spare surface pulled into service. For many professionals, the WFH desk is now a central part of the home office and a key driver of productivity, comfort, and focus.
The best…
Actor Martin Harris was in a jungle cabin in Paraguay, miles from reliable cell service, when a life-changing email finally came through. While most SAG-AFTRA actors were walking picket lines during the strike, Harris was saying “yes” to his role on General Hospital from the middle of a rainforest—hoping the message would send before the…
Every day in her work as a breast radiologist, Dr. Robyn Roth witnesses the fear many people carry about their bodies. That fear, she believes, is often not rooted in biology but in silence. As a mother, she realized that this silence often begins in childhood, when kids are not given simple, honest language to…
If digestion had a public relations team, the gallbladder would get the headlines. People talk about gallstones, surgery, and the pain that sends you to the ER. Bile, meanwhile, stays invisible, even though it is doing the daily work of turning a meal into usable energy and signaling information to the rest of the body.…
With a voice rooted in Nature-Folk-Pop and a mission centered on love, joy, and environmental connection, award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Frances is carving out a radiant corner of the indie music world. Her single “Breathing Room” earned Gold at the W.A.M. Awards and received GRAMMY® consideration, while her heartfelt performances have taken her from the Bluebird…
Caviar has always carried a mythology heavier than its salt content. For some, it is an untouchable emblem of wealth; for others, an intimidating relic of old-world excess. After more than a decade spent tasting my way through everything from Michelin temples to kitchen-counter splurges, I’ve learned something essential: great caviar doesn’t demand status—it earns…


